A few days ago, 33 reptiles were found dead when zoo staff first arrived in the morning. Investigations are under way. https://www.google.com/amp/www.wbir...the-mysterious-death-of-33-reptiles/425532116
Anyone in Knoxville able to make it out to the preview? I've been trying to keep up with the exhibit progress and it looks pretty nice to me. I'd love to hear some feedback from anyone if they attended the preview.
Tiger Forest's second habitat, delayed due to weather, has been completed and now open to the public. Full Tiger Haven habitat now open at Zoo Knoxville
Below is a link to a long article that was first published a year ago, but it contains some interesting tidbits of information. I was surprised to learn that the zoo underwent a rebranding, with a new logo and a new name: Zoo Knoxville. The article gives details about Asian Trek (Malayan Tigers, White-Handed Gibbons, Silvered Leaf Langurs, White-Naped Cranes); the fact that about half of the zoo's guests come from more than 50 miles away; and the zoo has America's 9th largest reptile collection in a shoddy Reptile House that is badly outdated and only 10% of the cold-blooded critters are on public display. Also, there could be a possible redesign of the elephant complex in a few years and the goal is to have 800,000 annual visitors by 2025. Zoo Knoxville Unleashes a New Branding Campaign and an Ambitious Expansion Plan to Double Attendance - The Knoxville Mercury
The Zoo received a $500,000 grant for its upcoming reptile complex. Zoo Knoxville receiving $500K for new reptile facility
I seems snow leopard's prayers were overheard somewhere! I am so glad as Knoxville has one of the most notable reptile collections in the US and this donation would go some way to realizing a new reptile facility.
The existing,mostly wooden,reptile house(s) were designed i believe by the same person/firm who designed LA`s old wooden reptile house.Anyone know who this was?..Lovely folks in the herp department at Knoxville incidentally - always very friendly and helpful.
Three silvered-leaf langurs (brand new to Knoxville) arrived, but a surprise baby was discovered on Christmas Day. The monkeys will go on display in a few months. Santa Gifts Zoo Knoxville Surprise Monkey Baby For Christmas
Bull African elephant Tonka recently celebrated his 40th birthday. Largest African elephant in US celebrates 40th birthday at Zoo Knoxville
A trio of Hartmann’s mountain zebras arrived. Zoo Knoxville: 3 endangered Hartmann's mountain zebras join zoo for breeding program
